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Schertz

Texas · San Antonio — Northeast
No Income TaxDance: DevelopingWarmBudget Cost
72
/ 100 match score

Schertz sits northeast of San Antonio and is part of the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD — a well-regarded and growing district in the SA metro. Close to JBSA Randolph AFB. Very affordable family living with solid suburban infrastructure.

Match Score Breakdown
Cost of Living
20/20
Family Safety
16/20
State Tax Burden
10/10
Healthcare Quality
13/20
Dance Training
3/12
Musical Theater
2/8
Career / Remote
8/10
Financial Snapshot at $360K Income
State income tax
$0
Texas advantage
Est. after-tax income
$267,175
incl. FICA + federal
Annual living costs
$78,000
$66,000–$90,000 range
Annual surplus
+$189,175
King: 3.4×
FICA (7.65%)
$27,540/yr
Rent: 3BR family home
$1,600–$2,200/mo
Median SFH purchase
$320,000
Dance Training
Dance infrastructure is developing. San Antonio for serious training — 20–25 minutes to SA proper.
Healthcare
Methodist Healthcare System in SA 25 min. CHRISTUS Santa Rosa also accessible. Local urgent care on-site.
Career & Remote Work
JBSA Randolph civilian employment nearby. Government contractors and logistics sector. SA tech sector growing. AT&T Fiber (AT&T TX HQ) widely available.
Musical Theater
Developing
SCUCISD has performing arts programs at the school level. San Antonio is 20–25 min west with Woodlawn Theatre and Magik Children's Theatre providing youth performance opportunities. Pre-professional private studio training requires driving into San Antonio. Good access to the SA ecosystem for a family willing to commute; limited if looking for local infrastructure.
Safety
Violent crime rate:200 per 100KSafe (suburbs)

US national average: ~370/100K. For cities with elevated rates, target specific suburban ISD neighborhoods — actual neighborhood crime is 40–60% below city average.

Internet Quality
Excellent1,000+ Mbps
AT&T Fiber dominant (AT&T TX HQ in San Antonio). Excellent gigabit availability throughout Schertz and Cibolo area.
Pros
  • +Most affordable suburb on the Texas list
  • +SCUCISD — solid growing district
  • +Safe suburban feel in Guadalupe County
  • +Easy San Antonio access
  • +Low cost of homeownership entry
Cons
  • −Dance requires driving to San Antonio
  • −Limited standalone amenities
  • −Less prestige vs DFW/Austin suburbs
  • −Healthcare requires SA trips
Quick Stats
School rating
8/10
Healthcare rating
7/10
Tech job market
good
Remote friendly
Yes

Financial estimates: $360K gross income, FICA 7.65% + federal MFJ 2026 brackets ($30K standard deduction). Texas has no state income tax. Does not include property tax (TX rates 1.5–2.5% of assessed value, varies by county) or HOA. Actual liability varies — consult a CPA.